WHO: Working with Health Ministry to Ensure Vaccines Reach Children Across Yemen

Yemen Monitor | Aden | Exclusive: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting immunization efforts in Yemen and expanding children’s access to life-saving vaccines, amid continued limited access to routine healthcare services in many parts of the country. The organization said community mobilization and awareness-raising activities are a key pillar of the vaccination campaign. It noted that awareness initiatives are being conducted at the national, governorate, district and community levels to encourage parents and caregivers to vaccinate their children and help ensure the campaign’s success. It added that an independent survey would be conducted following the campaign to assess immunization coverage, identify children who had missed vaccinations and pinpoint areas with limited healthcare services, while providing recommendations to strengthen future immunization efforts. The WHO explained that it would provide supervision and technical support to ensure the quality and reliability of the assessment and reporting process, helping improve immunization program performance and reach the most vulnerable populations. The organization, in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health and Population, the Gavi vaccine alliance and healthcare partners, reaffirmed its continued commitment to strengthening immunization services and ensuring that every child in Yemen receives safe, effective and life-saving vaccines. The WHO called for concerted efforts to protect children in Yemen against measles and rubella and to work toward a healthier future for all. The post WHO: Working with Health Ministry to Ensure Vaccines Reach Children Across Yemen appeared first on Yemen Monitor.